A navigator connecting expectant families, families with young children (birth – 8 years old) and those working with families to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being.

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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Education and Support
    - Birthing and Parenting Education
    - Doulas and Birth Workers
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
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    - Family Home Visiting
    - Early Childhood Family Education
    - Parent Support Outreach Program
    - Tribal Health and Local Public Health Agencies
    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  - Health Care and Mental Health
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - Medical Evaluation
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - Early Intervention/Education Evaluation
  - Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Concerns
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
  - Resource Hubs
    - Disability Hub MN
    - MN Autism Resource Portal
  - State Programs
    - Waiver and Disability Programs – County Offices
    - Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Medical Benefits
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  - Additional Resources
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Programs For Specific Populations
  - Parent Support: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Services
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
  - Tribal Resources
    - Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota
    - Tribal Urban Offices
  - Caregiver and Parenting Support Programs
    - Family Home Visiting
  - Early Childhood Education Programs
  - Tribal Early Head Start/Head Start
  - Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Counseling Services
  - Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs
  - Tribal Clinics and Health Services
  - Tribal Health and Human Services
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
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  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Fathers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Food
  - Housing
  - Transportation
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Dawson Food Shelf

Dawson Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

716 8th St, Grace Lutheran Church, Dawson, MN, 56232

Phone number(402) 960-6532

Area Served: City of Dawson

Deer River Food Shelf

Deer River Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1049 Comstock Dr, Deer River, MN, 56636

Phone number(218) 246-2500 Emaildrfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/DeerRiverAreaFoodShelf

Area Served: Deer River community and surrounding area

Delano Helping Hands

Delano Helping HandsLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

221 2nd St N, Ste 110, Delano, MN, 55328

Phone number(763) 972-4455 Emailhelp@delanohelpinghands.org Website addresshttps://delanohelpinghands.org/get-help

Area Served: Serves the Delano community area, generally those within the Delano School District

Destiny Outreach Mission Base

Destiny Outreach Mission BaseLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Seeds of Hope Dilworth

14 Center Ave E, Dilworth, MN, 56529

Phone number(218) 288-4300 Emailseedsofhopedilworth@outlook.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Seeds-of-Hope-Dilworth-61552617688958

Area Served: Clay County

Division of Indian Work

Division of Indian WorkLink: view organization details

Food Shelf

1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Phone number(612) 279-6343 Emailsrivera@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/resources

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

Dream of Wild Health

Dream of Wild HealthLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Urban Office

1508 E Franklin Ave, Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55404

Phone number(612) 874-4200 Emailanthony@dreamofwildhealth.org Website addresshttps://dreamofwildhealth.org/indigenous-food-share

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area

Dream of Wild Health

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Food Distribution Dream of Wild Health Farm

16085 Jeffrey Ave N, Hugo, MN, 55038

Phone number(612) 874-4200 Emailanthony@dreamofwildhealth.org Website addresshttps://dreamofwildhealth.org/indigenous-food-share

Area Served: Twin Cities metro area including Chicago and Isanti counties

East Grand Forks Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

1715 3rd Ave NW, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721

Phone number(218) 773-8083 EmailEGFfoodshelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Charity-Organization/East-Grand-Forks-Food-Shelf-159184780780454

Area Served: East Grand Forks and surrounding Minnesota communities (Fisher, Angus, Oslo, Alvarado)

Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center (ETCIC)

Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center (ETCIC)Link: view organization details

Food Shelf

12585 Hudson Rd S, Afton, MN, 55001

Phone number(651) 200-3956 Emailcontact@etcic.org Website addresshttps://www.etcic.org/community-outreach

Area Served: Eastern Twin Cities Metro area

Echo Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

1014 S Front St, Mankato, MN, 56001

Phone number(507) 345-7508 Emailechofoodshelf@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.echofoodshelf.org/need-food

Area Served: Blue Earth County and city North Mankato residents

Eden Valley Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

556 Brooks St N, Eden Valley, MN, 55329

Phone number(320) 453-3700 Emailedenvalleyfoodshelf@outlook.com

Area Served: Eden Valley and surrounding areas

Elijah's Pantry

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Food Shelf

708 5th St, Two Harbors, MN, 55616

Phone number(218) 595-0002 Emaillivingwatersag@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/ElijahsPantry

Area Served: Lake County and portions of Cook and St. Louis counties

Ellendale United Methodist Church

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Food Shelf Ellendale Area Food Shelf

200 6th St, Ellendale, MN, 56026

Phone number(507) 688-0518 Website addresshttp://www.ellendaleumc.org/832724

Area Served: Ellendale area

Ely Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf

15 W Conan St, Ely, MN, 55731

Phone number(218) 235-8527 Website addresshttps://elyareafoodshelf.org

Area Served: Ely and surrounding communities

Emily Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Former Unity Bank

20948 County Road 1, South Entrance, Emily, MN, 56447

Phone number(218) 763-3663 Emailemilyfs001@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.emilyfoodshelf.com

Area Served: Cities of Emily, Outing, Fifty Lakes, and Little Pine, Ross Lake, Fairfield and Perry Lake townships

Excelsior United Methodist Church

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Food Shelf

881 3rd Ave, Excelsior, MN, 55331

Phone number(952) 474-5471 Website addresshttps://excelsiorumc.org/get-involved/community-outreach

Area Served: Hennepin County

Eyota Food Pantry

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Food Shelf

111 Center Ave S, Eyota, MN, 55934

Phone number(507) 405-5653 Emailfrontandcentereyota@gmail.com Website addresshttps://frontandcenter.live/eyota-food-pantry

Area Served: Olmsted County

Faith Lutheran Church of Coon Rapids

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Food Distribution - The Harbor

11115 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

Phone number(763) 755-3530 Emailoffice@faithlutherancr.org Website addresshttps://www.faithlutherancr.org/the-harbor

Area Served: Anoka County

Faith Pantry

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Food Shelf Faith Community Lutheran Church

12266 255th Ave NW, Zimmerman, MN, 55398

Phone number(763) 772-5288 Emailfaithclc@sherbtel.net Website addresshttps://faithclc.com/Faith-Pantry

Area Served: Zimmerman and all surrounding areas

Family Pathways

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Food Shelf Family Pathways Food Shelf - Forest Lake

935 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

Phone number(651) 464-2098 Emailmail@familypathways.org Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/food-access/food-shelves

Area Served: Forest Lake, Scandia, Wyoming and surrounding areas

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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